Associate-Senior Quantity Surveyor

MMC Recruitment

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the UK to deliver complex construction projects from inception to completion. This role requires 5-10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, excellent communication skills, and strong front-end estimating abilities. The position offers a competitive salary along with a supportive, collaborative environment and opportunities for structured career development.

Qualifications

5-10 years experience in Quantity Surveying (PQS or main contractor background).
Proven experience in full lifecycle cost management.
Familiarity with MMC, JCT, and NEC contract forms.
Familiarity with MMC, JCT, and NEC contract forms.
Experience in full lifecycle cost management.
RICS qualification (or working toward) preferred.
Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports.
Deliver accurate cost planning and final project estimates.
Manage tendering and procurement processes.
Monitor post-contract cost variances and lead change control.
Prepare monthly post-contract cost reports and final accounts.
Prepare monthly post-contract cost reports and final accounts.
Contribute to value engineering initiatives.
Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants across all phases.

Skills

Front-end estimating and cost planning

Understanding of modern construction practices

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Communication & stakeholders

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

RICS qualification (or working toward)

Job description

About the job Associate-Senior Quantity Surveyor

Immediate Opportunity: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Tyne & Wear
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
️ Sector: Leading UK Construction Employer

Are you a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next major career move? This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking employer in the UK construction industry.

Whether your experience is client-side or with a main contractor, if you bring 510 years of experience and a passion for delivering excellence, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in delivering complex, high-value construction projects from inception to completion. Your commercial expertise and strategic input will guide clients and project teams to achieve outstanding outcomes on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards.

Lead feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports
Deliver accurate cost planning and final project estimates
Manage tendering and procurement processes, including pre-qualification
Monitor post-contract cost variances and lead change control processes
Conduct cost checks and valuations throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare monthly post-contract cost reports and final accounts
Contribute to value engineering initiatives
Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants across all phases

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